Special Considerations in the Management of HIV-Infected Patients From Minority Communities
Summary
- Underlying comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease may predispose HIV-infected patients to renal disease
- Nephrotoxic drugs, hepatitis C virus coinfection, and other factors may also play a role in acute and chronic renal disease
- Kidney biopsy and referral to a nephrologist are usually suggested for patients with renal disease
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